Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Bulgur and Tahini Dressing
It starts with a base of refreshing bulgur salad with fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs. This is topped with aromatic and flavourful lamb meatballs. The delicious tahini dressing brings it all together.
Ingredients
- Meatballs
600 g lamb mince- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Chantal Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Chantal Organics Hulled Tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Chantal Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Bulgur Salad
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1½ cups boiling water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 handful fresh mint, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 tbsp Chantal Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
instructions
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Step 1.
In a large bowl, mix together the lamb mince, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Combine well.
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Step 2.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
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Step 3.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Turn them at times.
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Step 4.
To make the salad, prepare the bulghur according to packet instructions. Different brands vary in water quantity required.
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Step 5.
Once ready, fluff the bulgur with a fork and let it cool to room temperature. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, chopped parsley, and mint to the bulgur.
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Step 6.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
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Step 7.
In a bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Thin the dressing with a little water to reach a pourable consistency.
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Step 8.
Serve the spiced lamb meatballs on the bulgur salad and drizzle with tahini dressing. Garnish with additional mint and parsley.
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